Calves exercise · body weight
Standing Calves
The standing calves is a bodyweight exercise that targets the calves, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
- Target muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings, glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Lower legs
How to do the standing calves
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
- Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.
- Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the calves. The hamstrings and glutes work as secondary muscles. See all calf exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
